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The following page has been changed by GeorgeDinwiddie: http://wiki.apache.org/struts/RoughSpots ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * [tfenne] I think you *have* to support JDK 1.5, and it should be the default. If it's not too hard to provide 1.4 compatibility great, but I think all examples, defaults etc. should leverage 1.5. Generics allow you to do much more for the user without asking for configuration information. If a user wants to use JDK 1.5 enums, it should work, etc. etc. If it's extra work on the user's part to make 1.5 features work, simplicity goes out the window. * [frankz] I think this is one of those things to be really careful about the perception people may form. If Action1 is going to continue to develop and be supported, even if to a lesser degree, then forcing 1.5 for Action2 is probably fine. However, I know at my company, we are stuck on 1.4, and won't be changing for a long time. I also know that we are not unique in this regard. If we can't move to Action2. so long as Action1 is still around and being supported, that's fine. But if we can't move to Action2 and it even '''seems''' like Action1 isn't getting enough attention, that wouldn't look so good to us. Ultimately, if both can be supported, I think that is still the best answer. I definitely think the points made about moving to 1.5 are totally valid, but I think that may lock out a lot of people who might otherwise use Action2, so if that can be avoided, so much the better. * [crazybob] Someone made the point earlier on that if a company is hesitant to switch to JDK 1.5, they'll probably be hesitant to adopt SAF2, too. With a little time, 1.4 will become irrelevant. I'm fine with supporting 1.4, but 1.5 should be the priority, and we shouldn't let 1.4 support negatively impact design decisions. + * [gdinwiddie] WRT "if a company is hesitant to switch to JDK 1.5, they'll probably be hesitant to adopt SAF2, too," I don't think that's necessarily true. In companies where I've worked, the choice of what libraries are used for app development are often made by the developers of that app, but choice of app server (which dictates JDK version), is generally made at a higher level, and often by a slow-moving committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
